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Why Michigan Ice Wine is Divine

By |2025-01-13T15:00:07-05:00January 9th, 2025|Food & Drink|

Michigan’s winter harvest is a sweet ice wine When the temperatures drop, our spirits rise in northern Michigan wine country. Germany is known for their Eiswein, and so is Canada. But did you know that Michigan has been turning frozen grapes into liquid luxury since 1983? When you learn a bit about the process, you'll [...]

Downtown Traverse City Holiday Events

By |2024-11-21T12:30:46-05:00November 21st, 2024|Community, News & Events, Things to Do|

Celebrate the Spirit of the Season in Downtown Traverse CityThere's nothing quite like strolling the streets of Downtown, popping in and out of shops while snowflakes drift to the ground. With Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner, there's no better time for holiday shopping. Downtown Traverse City wants to make sure you enjoy the [...]

22 Reasons for a Fall M-22 Roadtrip

By |2025-01-06T12:40:31-05:00September 1st, 2024|Arts & Culture, News & Events, Travel Tips|

Original post updated in October 2024 Take a Roadtrip this Fall along the M-22 Scenic Drive Living in the heart of the M-22 corridor I’ve seen it through all seasons. Each has something amazing to offer, but none more varied and beautiful than autumn in Northern Michigan. In case you’ve [...]

6 Tips for Marketing Your Small Business with Video

By |2024-12-10T10:51:45-05:00March 9th, 2020|Things to Do|

If you've thought about marketing your small business with video, there are some important things to consider. Over the years we've created more than 100 videos for our in-room television channel. So we've learned a few things along the way. In this video, we share some of the secrets that have helped us create [...]

Two Northern Michigan Tourism Bureaus Unite for a Regional Approach to Marketing

By |2024-12-06T07:09:30-05:00February 5th, 2020|Community, News & Events|

Traverse City Tourism, northern Michigan’s largest destination marketing organization has formed a merger with the Benzie County Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Traverse Traveler has worked closely with both communities since our inception. So we’d like to give you some perspective on how this regional approach to marketing affects the hospitality industry in northern [...]

19 Moments to Remember from 2019

By |2024-11-29T03:30:56-05:00January 7th, 2020|Archive|

Before we roll up our sleeves and tackle 2020 we're taking a look back at 19 moments that filled our year in 2019. Watch the video for 19 highlights in the adventures of Traverse Traveler. 1. Expanded Traverse Traveler Distribution. In 2019 we began distributing the Dining Guide in the Benzie Chamber [...]

Celebrating 18 Years of Little Cards

By |2024-12-04T11:21:01-05:00November 1st, 2019|News & Events|

We love sharing business stories. Since the Traverse Traveler story began eighteen years ago today, I thought it would be fun to share some of the history behind this little card business and take a look at what has changed from 2001 to today. How it All Began In the wake of [...]

Garth Trek Video Shares a Dog’s Perspective on Frankfort

By |2024-12-04T11:46:33-05:00April 7th, 2019|Arts & Culture, Community, Things to Do|

The film Garth Trek | A Lost Dog's Adventure in Frankfort is the story of what happens when a dog gets lost in Frankfort and spends the day searching for his owner. This is the revised rendition of the film that took home our Traverse Traveler Choice Award at the 2018 Frankfort48 [...]

Pure Michigan Tourism Conference Summary

By |2024-12-06T05:25:02-05:00March 12th, 2019|Community, Lodging, News & Events|

The Pure Michigan Governor's Conference on Tourism was held in Traverse City last week. Representatives from convention and visitor bureaus and hospitality professionals from across Michigan gathered to learn about the state of our tourism state. We had a legislative report from a panel of lobbyists in Lansing. Our keynote speaker addressed the State [...]

A Day at the Farmer’s Market

By |2024-12-04T10:05:03-05:00August 8th, 2018|News & Events, Things to Do|

 Spend a morning at the farmer's market in northern Michigan, and you'll see how lucky we are to live here. But the farmer's market certainly isn't just for farmers anymore. It's a gathering place. It's where locals and visitors meet the growers and makers. Did you know Michigan agriculture is leading the nation [...]

5 Michigan Lighthouses to Visit on National Lighthouse Day

By |2024-12-04T07:00:17-05:00August 7th, 2018|Community, Day Trips, News & Events, Things to Do|

National Lighthouse Day dates back to 1789. On August 7th many moons ago, Congress approved an act for the establishment and support of lighthouses, beacons, buoys, and public piers. It was not until 200 years later, in 1989, that this important Act received its day of recognition. Happy National Lighthouse Day! Celebrate today and [...]

7 Tips for Travelers to the Traverse City Film Festival

By |2024-12-04T09:31:18-05:00July 31st, 2018|Arts & Culture, News & Events, Travel Tips|

It's time for the annual Traverse City Film Festival. It's a great chance to discover new movies, attend fun events and enjoy the hospitality of our city. We thought we'd share a few tips on how to be a traveler — not a tourist — during the film festival. Film Festival Tips for Travelers [...]

New Award Added to Frankfort48 Film Contest

By |2024-11-28T13:34:41-05:00June 8th, 2018|Archive, Arts & Culture, Community|

We are excited to sponsor the Traverse Traveler Choice Award at the Frankfort48 Film Contest. The 2nd annual event will take place June 21-23, 2018 at the Garden Theater in Frankfort. This unique contest offers teams of all ages and experience levels a chance to share a story of their creation using the power [...]

Northern Michigan Winery Guide (Infographic)

By |2024-12-06T11:49:47-05:00May 16th, 2018|Travel Tips|

In honor of Michigan Wine Month, Traverse Traveler created the Northern Michigan Winery Guide. This at-a-glance reference is designed to help travelers who are wine tasting in the Traverse City, Michigan region. Which winery should you visit? With 45 tasting rooms near Traverse City—and counting—it's hard to decide where to go. There isn't a [...]

100 Things to Do in Traverse City : Book Review

By |2024-12-03T10:17:59-05:00April 3rd, 2018|Arts & Culture, Travel Tips|

Recommended Reading for Traverse City Travelers Looking for an easy read to kick off your next adventure in northern Michigan? Support a local writer and pick up 100 Things to do in Traverse City Before You Die. Author Kim Schneider draws upon her experience as a travel writer and long-time resident to share 100 ways [...]

Free Events in Traverse City to Celebrate Autism

By |2024-11-28T10:38:06-05:00April 20th, 2015|Autism|

Traverse Traveler is proud to announce several free events this week to celebrate autism, promote awareness, and raise money to purchase iPads for students with autism in the Traverse City community. This year we have once again teamed up with the Northwest Michigan Autism Resource Network (ARN) to bring three free events to the [...]

Buying Gemstones with Becky Thatcher

By |2024-12-04T10:47:46-05:00August 5th, 2014|Arts & Culture, Business Feature, News & Events|

I've been a fan of Becky Thatcher Designs since the first day I walked into her Glen Arbor studio and saw her jewelry displayed in cases filled with birch, sand and stones collected from the nearby Lake Michigan shoreline. A pale purple and blue landscape was painted on the walls, and I felt as though I'd [...]

In Season: Traverse City Cherries, Michigan’s Power Fruit

By |2024-12-05T15:33:18-05:00July 18th, 2014|Community, Food & Drink, News & Events, Travel Tips|

Cherry Festival is over, but the cherry season has just begun. Local cherries are the gems of the northern Michigan summer. Each year, we anxiously await the arrival of Traverse City cherries— the ruby fruit that brings visitors to the area and keeps many of our businesses running. Whether you like sweet cherries by [...]

Celebrate Autism with Free Events in Traverse City

By |2024-11-28T10:20:10-05:00March 28th, 2014|Archive, Autism, News & Events|

Traverse Traveler is proud to announce several free events this April to celebrate autism, promote awareness, and raise money to purchase iPads for students with autism in our community. This year we have teamed up with the Northwest Michigan Autism Resource Network (ARN) to bring four free events to the Traverse City community. April [...]

Tips for Exploring the Ice Caves on Lake Michigan

By |2024-11-29T02:23:40-05:00February 17th, 2014|Archive, Travel Tips|

We couldn't have asked for a better weekend to enjoy Winter in northern Michigan. There seemed to be a festival in every town. But event planners around the region were trumped by Mother Nature as thousands made the trek to see the ice caves on Lake Michigan. My social media circles have been buzzing [...]

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